After our time at Sikhism’s most revered temple, it was time to head to the land of Buddhists. It’s been many years since I enjoyed my first cup of Darjeeling tea, so I was extremely curious as we made our way up into the mountains to find out exactly what this Himalayan mountain town (and [...]
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Punjab: Chandigarh and Amritsar
Punjab, a state in northwestern India, has a distinctly different feel from the other Indian states I’ve been in so far. It hosts a large Sikh population (one sees the bearded, turban-clan Sikhs absolutely everywhere), and also plays host to Sikhism’s holiest temple: The Golden Temple. Punjab is an interesting place to visit, especially for [...]